ZULFIQAR AHMED
Islamabad
Summary
Project Management professional with extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of national-level technology and innovation programs. Skilled in grant management, stakeholder coordination, KPI development, and startup ecosystem support. Proven ability to streamline processes, assess project performance, and drive impact-oriented initiatives in the ICT and innovation sector.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager Monitoring
Ignite - Ministry of IT & Telecom
Islamabad, Pakistan
03.2022 - Current
- Monitor and evaluate national-level ICT, innovation, and startup programs against KPIs.
- Oversee grant-funded projects by reviewing deliverables, milestones, and financial utilization.
- Oversee grant disbursement, including evaluation of GUPs and milestone-based payments.
- Develop monitoring frameworks, dashboards, and reporting systems for decision-making.
- Coordinate with NICs, startups, consultants, and training partners to address implementation issues.
- Prepare strategic reports, executive summaries, and management briefings.
- Lead process improvements to enhance monitoring efficiency and accountability.
- Monitor and strengthen monitoring and evaluation practices.
Assistant Project Manager
GEO Engineering & Construction Service
Bagh AJK, Pakistan
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Assist in planning and execution of engineering and construction projects.
- Monitor project progress, timelines, and resource utilization.
- Coordinate with site engineers, contractors, and consultants for smooth implementation.
- Support procurement processes and verify material requirements.
- Prepare progress reports, site updates, and management briefings.
- Ensure quality control and compliance with engineering standards.
- Assist in risk identification and resolution of site-level issues.
- Maintain project documentation, records and correspondence.
Monitoring Officer
Zia Siddique Foundation
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Conduct field monitoring visits to verify on-ground implementation of community projects.
- Facilitate data collection surveys, beneficiary interviews, and stakeholder consultations.
- Compile field findings and highlight operational challenges.
- Maintain monitoring databases and update project tracking sheets.
- Support development of monitoring tools, checklists, and field templates.
- Coordinate logistics for field activities and follow-ups with partner organizations.
- Validate beneficiary records and supporting project evidence.
- Assist in baseline and end-line assessments for program evaluation.
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and case studies.
Internee
Directorate of Youth & Culture
Muzaffarabad AJK, Pakistan
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Assist in coordination of youth development programs and cultural events.
- Support documentation of meetings, workshops, and official activities.
- Help in data compilation and maintenance of participant records.
- Facilitate communication with youth groups and partner organizations.
- Contribute to preparation of activity reports and presentations.
- Assist in event planning, logistics, and on-site arrangements.
- Conduct basic research on youth initiatives and cultural programs.
- Support administrative tasks including correspondence and filing.
- Participate in field visits and community engagement activities.
Vice Principal
Iqra Public School & College
Chirala Bagh, Pakistan
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Support academic planning and implementation of curriculum activities.
- Supervise teaching staff and monitor classroom performance.
- Assist in maintaining discipline and student conduct across the institution.
- Coordinate examinations, results preparation, and academic schedules.
- Organize co-curricular activities, events, and student competitions.
- Maintain academic records, attendance, and performance reports.
- Support principal in strategic planning and institutional management.
Education
PhD - Project Management
AIR University
Islamabad03-2026
MS - Project Management
Capital University of Science & Technology
Islamabad05-2020
BS - Computer Science
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Muzaffarabad05-2015
Intermediate - Computer Science (ICS)
Allam Iqbal Model Science College
Bagh05-2011
Matric - Science
Iqra Public School & College
Bagh05-2009
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Digital Transformation Program Leadership
- Organizational KPI & Performance Strategy
- Public Sector ICT Program Governance
- Large-Scale Multi-Project Delivery
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Framework Design
- Performance Monitoring Systems
- Results-Based Monitoring & Reporting
- Project Progress & Milestone Tracking
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Business Intelligence & Data Visualization Tools
- Rapid Software Learning & Digital Adaptability
- Digital Transformation & Technology Program Delivery
- Systems Thinking & Technology Integration
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness
Certification
- Chinese Language course from Govt Institute of IT Kohati Bazar Rwp.
- Database Development & Administration - CTTI Islamabad.
- Data Analytics - Google (Coursera).
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence - Virtual University.
Training
- Dashboard Reporting & Advanced Data Analytics with Excel - Pakistan Institute of Management.
- Communication for Organizational & Personal Effectiveness - LUMS Lahore.
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers - LUMS Lahore.
Timeline
Assistant Manager Monitoring
Ignite - Ministry of IT & Telecom
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
GEO Engineering & Construction Service
07.2020 - 02.2022
Monitoring Officer
Zia Siddique Foundation
06.2018 - 06.2020
Internee
Directorate of Youth & Culture
07.2017 - 06.2018
Vice Principal
Iqra Public School & College
03.2016 - 06.2017
PhD - Project Management
AIR University
MS - Project Management
Capital University of Science & Technology
BS - Computer Science
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Intermediate - Computer Science (ICS)
Allam Iqbal Model Science College
Matric - Science
Iqra Public School & College